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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

SPIbelt Review & Giveaway!

 "It won't bounce!"






I contacted SPIbelt to see if I could do a review of one of their belts. Debbie Pagell responded to my e-mails, and she was soooo WONDERFUL to work with! Not only did she say yes to allowing me to do a review, but she had me go onto their website and choose which belt I wanted. Down to the last detail of color! 

I chose the Water Resistant Energy belt in turquoise. 


After running a half marathon in the rain a week prior to ordering this belt, I felt like I wanted to have a water resistant belt to try out!








Here is SPIbelts description of this belt: 
Light Weight and lean, yet protective. Using our same sweat proof material as our specialty armband, this belt makes a great companion for you heavy sweat types, or those who like to play hard!





The loops for the energy gels. This was important to me. I currently have a belt that did not have the loops on the outside for the gels, and I felt like having the gels and everything else in the pocket was just too bulky! Problem alleviated!





You can barely see the belt!





Close up of the gels in the loops.





Nice and small





I typically turn the belt so that the pocket is in the back, and then my shirt will cover it. You don't even feel it on you!





Stretching it out...even a larger person can wear one!





I LOVED this SPIbelt! I'm definitely planning to wear it again! I actually took the belt and ran it under water, and it did it's job! No water got into the inside of the pocket! Like I mentioned, I typically turn my belt around so that the pocket is in the back. Having the gel loops on the side made it so much easier for me not only to grab while I was running, but also to access the other items in the pocket. 

I wear the belt pretty low on my hips. I don't like it on my waist. Other belts that I've tried out have somehow made their way back up to my waist...but the SPIbelt stayed put! It didn't move! Stayed on my hips the entire time.

Thank you SPIbelt for being soooo awesome!

Now, onto some fun! YOU can have your very own SPIbelt! The people at SPIbelt are very generous and are allowing you to have the same experience that I had! You will work with Deb, to pick out the SPIbelt that is right for you!

Mandatory:
  1. You MUST be a follower of my blog. 
Optional:
  1. 'Like' Running What? on facebook.  There's a super easy button on the sidebar!
  2. 'Like' SPIbelt on facebook and leave a comment on their page telling them that Kristen @Running What? sent you! Let me know you did it
  3. Tweet about the giveaway
  4. Facebook the giveaway
  5. Blog about the giveaway
  6. Write an actual post about the giveaway...send me the link.
That's up to 7 entries! I'll use random.org to choose a winner on June 2.

* SPIbelt did not pay me in any way to write this review. They solely sent me the belt to test out.
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78 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Does it count that I follow your blog on google reader?! Omg I want a spi belt so bad!

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  2. KristenMay 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Sure!

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  3. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogMay 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I will post on my blog

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  4. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogMay 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    like spibelt on facebook

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  5. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogMay 18, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    like you on Facebook too!

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  6. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    i;m a follower!

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  7. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    i love ya on facebook

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  8. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I like spiebelt on facebook

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  9. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    i facebooked the giveaway

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  10. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I tweeted

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  11. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I posted the giveaway on my sidebar

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  12. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I blogged about it http://running2disney.blogspot.com/2011/05/giveaway.html

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  13. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I am a new follower :)

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  14. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Like SPIBELT ON FB

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  15. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I like your facebook page!

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  16. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    added giveaway to sidbar on blog - runnermaybe.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I posted on their wall http://www.facebook.com/christine.h.jensen/posts/10150191010223374

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  18. KateMay 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Trying this again. Very cool product. Typically I use one of those clip on things to carry my gel and it tends to slip and rub. This looks like a better solution.

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  19. QMay 18, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I am a follower!

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  20. Vanessa @ Gourmet RunnerMay 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    And I liked your Facebook page!
    :)

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  21. QMay 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I like you on Facebook!

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  22. QMay 18, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    And I also like SPIbelt on facebook.

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  23. QMay 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I tweeted it: https://twitter.com/#!/search/FootStrides

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  24. JennyMay 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Hmmm... I already follow you, like you on FB, and like Spibelt on FB. Just posted about the giveway on their page. Don't tweet, though...

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  25. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  26. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I NEED a SPIbelt! I follow your blog!

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  27. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I like SPIbelt on Facebook

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  28. Steve FordMay 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I am a follower, and have a link to your site on my blog. http://xltriathlete.blogspot.com

    Have a great day,

    Steve...

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  29. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I am a new follower.

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  30. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I liked you on Facebook

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  31. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I also liked SPibelt on Facebook.

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  32. KileyMay 19, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    this is on my blog - http://dailyvitaminf.blogspot.com/2011/05/total-giveaway-tuesday-14.html

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  33. JeanetteMay 19, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  34. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    i'm a follower!

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  35. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I liked you on FB

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  36. JeanetteMay 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I follow your blog

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  37. JeanetteMay 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I liked you on facebook

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  38. JeanetteMay 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I liked SPIbelt and left a comment on facebook

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  39. JeanetteMay 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway: @jhooker517

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  40. JeanetteMay 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I posted a link on my blog: jaihook.blogspot.com

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  41. JeanetteMay 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I shared the link to the giveaway on my facebook page

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  42. KristiMay 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  43. KristiMay 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I liked Running What? on FB.

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  44. KristiMay 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I liked Spibelt on FB (and told them you sent me!)

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  45. KristiMay 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I'm linking to your giveaway on my blog.

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  46. KristenMay 19, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Jenny - like you on FB

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  47. KristenMay 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Jenny - like Spibelt on FB.

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  48. KristenMay 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Jenny - Just posted about the giveway on their page

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  49. MystMay 20, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Following! Done one half marathon myself last year. Sprained my ankle right before we started, but I still ran all 13.1 miles... though I guess most of it couldn't be called running, really, lol. I just did a 5k last month, and looking forward to doing more this year. Would love a SPI belt to go with me! =D

    I'll post on FB as well; I've already liked you on FB :)

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  50. NinaMay 21, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    new follower! :0)

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  51. NinaMay 21, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    i tweeted!

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  52. NinaMay 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    i liked you on fb!

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  53. Katie BMay 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I follow your blog on Google Reader.

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  54. Katie BMay 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I 'Liked' Running What? on facebook.

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  55. Katie BMay 21, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I 'Like' SPIbelt on facebook, and I left a comment on their page.

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  56. Katie BMay 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway (@carrotrunr)

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  57. StefanieMay 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  58. StefanieMay 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I like you on Facebook! :)

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  59. StefanieMay 22, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I like SPIbelt on Facebook! :)

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  60. FlorMay 24, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I follow you!

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  61. FlorMay 24, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I like you on FB (Florencia P.A.)

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  62. FlorMay 24, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Like' SPIbelt on FB.

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  63. FlorMay 24, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I tweeted (flormenorca)

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  64. FlorMay 24, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I shared the link to the giveaway on my facebook page

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  65. ~K~May 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    i just started following you

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  66. ~K~May 24, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    i liked spibelt on fb and said ya sent me

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  67. Jill@Run for the HillsMay 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  68. Jill@Run for the HillsMay 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I like you on FB now.

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  69. Jill@Run for the HillsMay 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I like SpiBelt on FB and let them know you sent me.

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  70. Jill@Run for the HillsMay 24, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I posted the giveaway on my blog's sidebar.

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  71. CathyMay 24, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Like Running What?, Like SPIbelt and left a comment over there:) Sooooo need a SPIbelt as I train for my first marathon!

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  72. KristenMay 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Cathy - like spibelt

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  73. PBA TreasurerMay 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I now follow your blog, liked your facebook page, liked the SPIbelt page (and left a comment there). I want a waterproof one and one that holds my GU on the belt and not in the pouch - that would be so awesome. Thanks for the review - so helpful.

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  74. HDMay 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Already a follower :)

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  75. HDMay 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Liked you on FB :)

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  76. HDMay 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    already like spibelt on FB. commented :)

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  77. HDMay 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    shared giveaway on FB :)

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  78. HDMay 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    linked to my blog sidebar :)

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